There are four black slots for DDR5 memory modules. There are latches on both sides. To activate dual-channel mode, you need to install two brackets through the slot from each other. Intel Core 12 Gen processors use a dual memory controller. The emphasis is on DDR5 because this is one of the main innovations of the new platform and it needs to be promoted.
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In the lower half of the motherboard, we find 3 PCIe x16 slots , each one of a generation. And it is that although the first is a PCIe 5.0 x16 with direct connection to the processor, the second is a PCIe 4.0 x16 with 4 lines and the third a PCIe 3.0 x16 also with 4 lines, as well as 2 PCIe 4.0 x1 slots . Another aspect to note is that the chipset has a small fan to improve its cooling, and you can also see the always interesting Debug LED screen in the lower right corner.
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It is a product positioned at the top of the Intel B660 series of ASUS, and it is a luxurious specification equipped with a total of 17 phase digital power supply circuit by “power stage” in the power supply circuit while adopting a middle range class chipset . Furthermore, by combining a large aluminum heat sink and a powerful cooling mechanism such as a 6-layer board, it is designed so that the “Maximum Turbo Power” can fully bring out the performance of the 12th generation Intel Core processor that reaches up to 241W.
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Even though it is a small chipset H610, BIOSTAR H610MH motherboards provide a full range of features to use in a small, cost-effective motherboard, such as Super Hyper PWM , Super Durable Solid Caps , PCIe. 4.0 , PCIe M.2 32Gb/s , Intel GbE LAN , Debug LED , Smart Update , BullGuard Internet Security (90 days FREE trial) , UEFI BIOS , AI FAN , Debug LED , HD Audio , can be assumed to be used.
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This product is from a series that already appeared using the Z590 chipset, which we’ve reviewed not long ago. When looking at the overall specs, the ASRock Z690 Taichi isn’t much different from the predecessor, which would explain such a price difference. We can see the (not wanted) progress (?) in the prices as the new one is even more expensive, as the MSRP is 589.99 USD (that’s 130 USD more than Z590). For 629 USD, you can find the MSI Z690 Unify, and for about 600 USD, there’s an Asus Maximus Z690 Hero available. There are, of course, cheaper ASRock Z690 models like PG Velocita, Steel Legend (DDR4), so you should find your match.
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The onboard power design is space-saving with its 10+1 design, but ROG has deployed 105A stages to make up for any losses, and its 1050A capacity should make for solid OC ability. Connectivity doesn’t suffer much, if at all. The Z690-I includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports, 2.5Gbe and WiFi6e, along with USB 3.2 Gen1, 2 and 2×2 available via internal header. Audio is the ALC4080 with a Savitech AMP making for impressive sound without the need of an external DAC.
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As you can see, this AORUS Z690 Xtreme has a lot of charm and its design has not been left to chance by AORUS. We had decided to pay particular attention to the BIOS and it is clear that it is perfectly stable, proof of the improvement at this level. Even if the card is not intended for overclocking, it has proven to be perfectly effective both for the CPU and for the memory thanks to the different profiles available within the BIOS. It remains to be seen how the Tachyon model will behave, which we will tell you about shortly.
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As mentioned above, audio is using the ALC4080 chipset from Realtek, LAN connectivity is now using the Intel suite; i225 for 2.5Gbe and AX201 for WiFi6. Expansion includes three PCIe x16 slots. The top slot colored white is Gen5 compliant, while the bottom two pull from the chipset with a PCIe Gen 3 x4 interface. Storage has a single M.2 pushed by CPU lanes and another two m.2 coming off the chipset; additionally, there are six SATA III ports.
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In terms of appearance, the ASUS ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI D4 does not seem to resemble a representative of the ROG STRIX family, due to a large dose of shades of gray instead of typically only dark colors. Of course, this does not change the fact that the design is pleasing to the eye and will look good in enclosures with a window. ASUS has not forgotten about the LED backlight, which appears in a subtle form, in the form of an illuminated ROG logo on the I / O panel cover.
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Asus ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 is a mid-level gaming solution with a cost of around 35 thousand rubles at the time of publication of the review. The board is interesting because it supports the 12th generation of Intel Core processors, but has slots for DDR4 memory, that is, it does not require to mess with still too rare and expensive DDR5 memory.
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